National Scandal? McConnell Wears Tan Suit To U.S. Senate Chamber
William James
If you can believe it, it was somewhat of scandal that President Barack Obama wore a tan suit.
If you recall, Republicans were very upset that President had worn a tan suit. In 2014, Lou Dobbs said, "Obama in a Tan Suit? What message is the President trying to send?"
Ronald Reagan wore tan suits during his presidency. So did Dwight D. Eisenhower, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
But on Aug. 28, 2014, when President Barack Obama showed up for a White House news conference dressed in beige, the light-colored suit became a matter of national import. Rep. Peter T. King (R-N.Y.) fumed that the suit pointed to a “lack of seriousness” on the president’s part, cable news shows held roundtable discussions, fashion critics and image consultants weighed in, and TV news reporters conducted man-on-the-street interviews to find out what the people of Northeast Ohio thought of the controversial look.
